American Colonial Historical Medals (Betts Medals)
1759 Quebec, Niagara, Etc.
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
GREAT BRITAIN - 1660-1815 |
| Item Description: |
COPPER 1759 BETTS-418 QUEBEC NIAGRA ETC.. |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU 55 BN |
| Owner: |
PSL |
Owner Comments:
Betts-418 Copper.
Commemorating British-American Victories. Obverse shows Britannia in cart drawn by lion trampling French lilies flanked by Freedom and Justice. The banner above is translated The unconquered alliance. Names of victorious commanders around, names of their victories closer to the edge with the American triumphs of Louisbourg, Forts Frontenac and Duquesne placed at the right. Reverse is a shield bearing a fleur-de-lis, with the inscription PERFIDIA EVERSA translated treachery overthrown. The ribbon is translated William Pitt, Prime minister, under the auspices of George II.